Academic Year 2009–2010

The academic year at PIRAMK University of Applied Sciences is divided into two semesters; the autumn semester from August to December and the spring semester from January to the beginning of June. These semesters are divided into four study periods.

The beginning times of the degree programmes are planned according to the framework below so that student's workload is 60 credit points in academic year divided regularly to the 40 working weeks (including the practical training periods).

Students' working time settles mainly during 10 August 2009 – 4 June 2010.
Starting and ending dates vary slightly among degree programmes.

Beginning of studies of new degree students:

Study periods

Opening ceremony
The PIRAMK University of Applied Sciences' Opening ceremony of academic year 2009-2010 is held on Wednesday 26 August 2009 from 1 p.m..

Graduating ceremonies
Graduating ceremonies are held on Friday 18 December 2009 and Friday 28 May 2010 from 12 noon.

Degree certificates are signed and granted on:

• 28 August 2009
• 18 December 2009
• 28 May 2010
• 18 June 2010
• In other months on the 21st of each month or if this is on weekend on the following working day.
• Degree certificates are not granted in July.

Public and national holidays 2009 – 2010

Before Easter, May Day, Midsummer and Christmas the preceding eve may also be a holiday or in the offices the working hours may be limited.